Even The Burning Sun Couldn't Make Me Leave! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes brought me more than expected. With wonderful engaged professors that have came from high ranking schools in the United States, and more. In the class, I felt the desire to learn and it can all be thanked towards my wonderful Professors who pushed me forward to achieve more.

On-site administration of your program

They were very informative and helpful in getting you onto their program and connecting with other prosperous students who were joining as well.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I stayed in the Frontier Dormitory. The rooms were larger than expected and was symmetrical which I liked a lot. Only issues I've had is with the air conditioning and the light in the bathroom. Yet that can happen anywhere regardless of the school. I loved my dormitory so much especially since it felt safe and was a close meter from the convenience store. The walk up the hill everyday was hard but it was a great exercise to get rid of all the korean food I ate prior that day.

Overall, great. The staff was very friendly and considerate. I had a friend who was vegetarian and the staff made sure she got enough food even when she was too shy to ask.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You are going to a college amongst the natives who live their, the walk to the school, or going beyond the school was filled with korean stores and natives living their daily lives. It was a great experience and I felt no threat while being there.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Prior to coming I had recieved something of the lines of "Blue Health Care" It guaranteed me check ups or hospital visits if I ever needed them. Fortunately I never needed it, but it was great to have for emergencies. When a bug was going around during the end of the summer all the professors and ISC staff made sure everyone recieved notice of this. Also Professors were not hard on you if you missed days due to sickness.

Very safe. I have never felt so safe before and yet I live in the Catskills of New York! when walking down the streets whether alone or with friends no one dares to bother you besides the people handing out fliers. Since it is a city you should be aware of your surroundings all of the time. If you are a girl and happened to be approached by a guy (this can happen anywhere) just refuse polietly and leave to a safer area. Also be safe of drunkards further in Seoul although they won't bother you when you are near. Lastly, I have learned about Cults online. I have not seen one in Korea but if you happen to they may approach you. Please polietly refuse because they will only be trying to swindle you. Always be aware of your surroundings and be careful of strangers! Korea is a safe place but that does not mean you can trust it 100%.

On the first day of arrival into Korea I had jitters in my stomach. That all went away when I approached the KU ISC faculty amongst international students waiting for a free bus ride to the university. Everyone was friendly and eager to talk to somebody new. I made friends easly after introductions and friendly conversations. After be loaded onto the bus which was another fun experience. We made our way to our dorms! One of the best parts of the trip was getting your own place to stay. The staff made sure everyone was informed and piled us into lines which led us to our dorms. There we were greeted by a smiling security guard and other iSC staff who after IDing us gave us room keys and an air conditioning remote if your roommate didn't get one prior. Roommates were random which made it all more exciting. I had previous friends who were studying abroad in Korea that I wanted to meet up with after checking in. Within moments I had a group of friends with me to meet up my other friends for our first meal in Korea! It was a day I will never forget. Further on in the week me and my new friends made plans to go out and do stuff outside campus when we didn't have classes. Everyday was a trip and the program also provided us with free weekly events that added to my best memories of the trip. Exciting events I went on was a trip to Lotte World Adventure Amuesment Park, Calligraphy, Nanta Show (Hilarious!) and Korean Folk Village. There was a huge variety of events to do but I only had time to do a bit of all the events they had. With friends, we went to Han River, Water Bomb, KMF, Namson Seoul Tower, Running Man Thematic Experience, wearing traditional clothes in front of the kings palace, going to nami island, escape rooms and much much more! Although we only had 6 weeks it was possible to do everything and anything we wanted within that limited time. With supportive ISC staff members and a buddy's it was easy to get help when needed. I still talk to my ISC friends daily and we are planning to meet up in the future! I recommend this trip because it provides you with great experience in a new environment and culture. I also was grateful to participate in the Promotional video for prosperous students to watch.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Budget, was hard. This comes the price of staying at an elite university and staying at their dorms. If you think you are having troubles contact your school about student loans or financial aid they may apply to your trip.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

We had a security guard, who only spoke korean. Everyone besides isc faculty, professors and students only spoke Korean. I had a Korean Language professor which helped me with my korean and made it easier to talk to locals in their native tongue.

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• The Friends I made

• the air conditioning

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